Best time to visit United Kingdom in January
January is a less ideal time to visit United Kingdom — the country-average travel-comfort score is 46/100. The best months are June, August, July.
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Weather in United Kingdom in January
Typical weather across United Kingdom in January: average high 7.2°C, low 2.3°C, about 81.2 mm of rain, and 3.8 hours of sunshine per day. Among United Kingdom's cities, London has the best weather in January (score 51/100, January climate details).
| Metric | United Kingdom avg | Best city (London) |
|---|---|---|
| Travel-comfort score | 46 | 51 |
| High / Low | 7.2° / 2.3° | 7.9° / 2° |
| Precipitation | 81.2 mm | 320.8 mm |
| Sunshine/day | 3.8 | 4.3 |
Is January recommended?
January is not the best month to visit United Kingdom. For the full month-by-month ranking across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for United Kingdom.
When to visit United Kingdom in other months
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